Ilona Maher has set her sights on featuring at next summer’s Rugby World Cup after signing for Bristol Bears in England’s Professional Women’s Rugby (PWR). Olympic bronze medallist Maher had been the subject of interest from several PWR clubs after making her intentions to chase a World Cup spot with the United States clear.

Ilona Maher, the world’s most-followed rugby player on social media, has joined Premiership Women’s Rugby club Bristol Bears on a three-month contract. Maher, 28, travelled to Bristol to complete her move this week and will be registered to play for her new club from January over the remaining three months of the season.

Ilona Maher made a major announcement in the most Ilona Maher way possible: With a hilarious video on social media. The 28-year-old Olympian — and recent PEOPLE digital cover star! — announced on Monday, Dec. 2 that she's joining the Bristol Bears, of the Premiership Women's Rugby league, for their upcoming season.